Mike Bretz

Director of Accounting and Finance Valuation Manager @Bgs Capital Partners

Houston, TX, US

Led and involved in all financial planning, analysis, and reporting operations, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial statement preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory bodies- Orchestrated the annual budgeting process for the company, collaborating with department heads to ensure all budgets aligned with strategic objectives, resulting in a cohesive plan that drove a 16% increase in year-over-year profitability- Designed and implemented a comprehensive monthly variance analysis process that tracked and reported key financial metrics, which identified root causes of variances and led to strategic adjustments resulting in a 12% improvement in the company’s net profit margin- Assessed and implemented of a state-of-the-art Executive Information System (EIS), providing insights to executive teams through visually compelling interactive financial dashboards, which empowered swift and informed strategic decisions that drove a 31% increase in operational efficiency- Conducted thorough cost analysis across various business functions, identifying continuous improvement opportunities and implementing targeted strategies to reduce operating expenses by 18%- Developed complex financial models to project future cash flows with integrated scenario analysis to evaluate transaction implications, forecast financial outcomes, and support strategic decision-making- Utilized advanced statistical analytics in Tableau to refine forecasting models, which significantly improved the accuracy of revenue projections by 24%- Implemented a dynamic scalable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that improved financial reporting efficiency by 24% and shortened the monthly close process by 8 days, while expanding management\'s ability to make informed decisions quickly- Evaluated risks and proposed strategies to mitigate impacts, ensuring the organization\'s financial health and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Louisiana State University

Master of Science - MS

Louisiana State University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Louisiana State University

Bachelor of Science - BS

Louisiana State University

Master of Science - MS